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HUNTER SHANNON

Queens,NY

Summary

Hopsitality professional with expertise in serving and event planning in high caliber restaurants with high profiled guests. Driving sales while maitining warm and professional hospitality standards is my speciality. I have extensive knoledge of Italian, Spanish and Coastal wines along with craft beer and spirits. Proficient in POS systems like Toast, Aloha, and Micros, with certifications in TIPS and food handling.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Server

Alpenrausch by Olympia Provisions
Portland, OR
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Lead server on the opening team of Olympia Provisions newest restaurant and helped secure a spot on Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants of 2024
  • Trained all incoming servers, established the service and hospitality standards for the restaurant

Seasonal Server

Il Buco Al Mare
Amagansett, NY
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Lead server at one of the busiest restaurants in the Hamptons for the summer of 2022
  • Had the highest sales and for the season and trained all of the FOH staff.

Server

Rezdora
New York, NY
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Server at one of the most exclusive restaurants in the city
  • Helped maintain the restaurants Michelin Star while upholding professional standards with guests and staff

Lead Server

Fraunces Tavern
New York, NY
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Lead server at the oldest restaurant in New York City
  • Managed the floor while taking a section
  • In charge of all of the FOH tips, breaks, side work and any issues with guests
  • Managed multiple weddings, business dinners, birthdays and private parties
  • Lead server at the oldest restaurant in New York City

Captain

Saxon + Parole
New York, NY
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Captain at Brad Farmeries flagship restaurant
  • Uphold captain style service with innovative cocktail and steak/seafood focused menu
  • Maintained professional relations with staff and guest

Private Dining Coordinator/ Lead Server

Ambrosia Restaurant and Bar
Eugene, OR
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Coordinated 100's of private dining events, trained incoming FOH staff and had highest selling nights in the 20+ history of the restaurant
  • Helped maintain the reputation as one of the most beloved restaurants in Eugene, OR

Server/bartender

Lucky Noodle
Eugene, OR
01.2012 - 04.2014
  • Bartender and server at one of the busiest restaurants in Eugene, OR
  • Highest sales and positive comment cards of any employee in the restaurant
  • Managed and trained all incoming front of house staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Business and Economics

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06.2018

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • POS Proficient (Toast, Aloha, Micros, Clover, Square)
  • TIPS certified
  • Food Handlers Card
  • Detail Oriented
  • Enlightened Hospitality
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • High Knowledge of Wine and Spirits
  • Persuasive Speaker
  • Self-motivated
  • Team player
  • Problem Solver
  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Upselling Strategies

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • TIPS

Timeline

Lead Server

Alpenrausch by Olympia Provisions
09.2023 - 08.2024

Seasonal Server

Il Buco Al Mare
05.2022 - 09.2022

Server

Rezdora
08.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Server

Fraunces Tavern
09.2018 - 08.2021

Captain

Saxon + Parole
05.2018 - 03.2020

Private Dining Coordinator/ Lead Server

Ambrosia Restaurant and Bar
01.2014 - 08.2018

Server/bartender

Lucky Noodle
01.2012 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Business and Economics

University of Oregon

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